Preferred Name

If you would like Normandale Community College to use a preferred name instead of your legal name please fill out a form to complete this request. Students can pick up and return the preferred name form in person at the Records Office (C1083). Employees can pick up and return the preferred name form in person at Human Resources (L2775). Students can also print off the above PDF form, fill it out, and bring it to the Records Office. Employees can print off the above PDF form, fill it out, and bring it to Human Resources.

You may request a preferred first, middle and/or last name. Normandale Community College reserves the right to deny a requested preferred name if the requested name is inappropriate, such as: to avoid a legal obligation, to misrepresent, if it violates some system policy, etc.

You may change your preferred name by completing this form again; individuals do not have the ability to change a preferred name independently. You may be asked to show photo identification for security purposes.

Once you fill out the form, your preferred name will appear on the following areas: